After Completing Cooking School with Outstanding Grades and Recommendations, Joe

Multiple Choice

After completing cooking school with outstanding grades and recommendations, Joe and Gary both looked forward to working in restaurants. Joe found work as a short-order cook in a cramped diner. On many shifts he worked alone, and had to cook a large number of meals on outdated equipment. Gary found work in a modern hotel kitchen. He had a small staff helping him prepare a small number of elaborate meals to order. Gary became a highly regarded chef, while Joe left the restaurant industry. This example illustrates that an individual needs ________ in order to perform well.

A) ability and technical skills
B) strict work rules
C) supportive work context
D) adequate independence
E) critical feedback from superiors